Programming Overview

The scanner’s programmable feature settings can be modified to accommodate your system’s unique requirements. These settings can be communicated to the scanner in one of two ways:

1.Commands can be sent directly from the host. A limited set of host commands are available. Refer to Appendix A: Additional Information on page 143 for more details.

2.The easiest, most comprehensive way to program the scanner is to use the Configurator Express™ On-Screen Programmining Kit. Ask your dealer for more information about this product.

3.Programming bar code labels can also be used to modify the scanner’s programmable settings. This manual provides the bar code labels and instructions necessary to configure the scanner’s features/options.

 

When you program the scanner using any of

 

the methods above, the scanner will store the

 

changes until reprogrammed or returned to

NOTE

factory defaults.

 

What Is Programming Mode?

Programming Mode is a state in which the scanner must be placed in order to accept programming commands. When programming using the bar code labels in this manual, the scanner is typically placed in Programming Mode by scanning the “SET” label at the top of most programming feature pages.

While in the Programming Mode, the scanner only recognizes the special programming bar codes contained in this programming guide. See the section, LED and Beeper Indicators on page 11 for information about scanner indications while in the Programming Mode.

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